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F56 CAT

1988 Lada Samara

Red Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,542 mi
Last recorded29,542 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 1988 Lada Samara31,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF56 CAT
MakeLada
ModelSamara
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 29,542 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 29,541 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 28,301 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 28,301 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 27,263 miles

suspect offside rear brake drum ovality ,fluctuating brake reading

Fail 14 Oct 2009 27,262 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

suspect offside rear brake drum ovality ,fluctuating brake reading

Pass 24 Oct 2008 26,597 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 24,553 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 23,289 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 20 Oct 2006 23,289 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

How Reliable is the Lada Samara?

Based on 2,474 MOT tests across 717 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
1,026
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
717
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 344
Brake pipe excessively corroded 171
constant velocity joint gaiter split 162
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 145
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 137
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F56 CAT is a 1988 Lada Samara in Red with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Lada Samara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 31,209 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lada Samara fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 344 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F56 CAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lada Samara typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Lada Samara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F56 CAT registered?

F56 CAT is a 1988 Lada Samara, first registered on 5 October 1988.

Is F56 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F56 CAT shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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